How severe is CVE-2013-0501?

CVE-2013-0501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-0501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0501?

CVE-2013-0501 affects Ibm Cognos Disclosure Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0501?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-0501 published?

CVE-2013-0501 was published on 2013-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0501

CVE-2013-0501 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Disclosure Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Disclosure Management
Published: 2013-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The EdrawSoft EDOFFICE.EDOfficeCtrl.1 ActiveX control, as used in Edraw Office Viewer Component, the client in IBM Cognos Disclosure Management (CDM) 10.2.0, and other products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, or download an arbitrary program onto a client machine and execute this program, via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0501?: The EdrawSoft EDOFFICE.EDOfficeCtrl.1 ActiveX control, as used in Edraw Office Viewer Component, the client in IBM Cognos Disclosure Management (CDM) 10.2.0, and other products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, or download an arbitrary program onto a client machine and execute this program, via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2013-0501?: CVE-2013-0501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-0501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0501?: CVE-2013-0501 affects Ibm Cognos Disclosure Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-0501 published?: CVE-2013-0501 was published on 2013-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_disclosure_management:10.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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